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Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

Hello: Im a construction teacher/bee keeper up in Canada and interior glue will work but will dissolve once it gets wet for a while. If you protect the outside joints you may not have a problem. Titebond III is the way to go for best glue you can use. Good luck. Ben

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

Prior to WWII the only option for glue was hide glue, and it's useless when it gets wet. Cross nail and all will be well -- if you are a belt and suspenders type, use drywall screws instead (but pre-drill!).

Titebond III is the best, but any glue that does not melt when wet will work (meaning carpenter's glue). Only thing that would be a real problem is white glue. I use that to glue wine bottle labels on since they come off after a couple minutes in hot water.

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

Originally Posted by westernbeekeeper

What about "Elmers Interior And Exterior" wood glue?

Exterior glue can be used for internal use. but not the other way around. Elmers adds the additional internal to the description for the abundant population that cannot seem to figure this out on their own.

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

Have used Elmers carpenter glue ( interior) on all my boxes well painted and never had a box come apart in 12 years also have some boxes I never glued and they haven't come apart in 12 years. Had some glued frames left out in the rain and they did come apart. Use what ya got.

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

The most I'd do now is send three 2" self tapping deck screws in each corner, two one way, one the other. They'll never work themselves out and the other nails will do the rest. I doubt you'll even need that.

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

I've used tome titebolnd II, titebond III, and gorilla glue. None of mine have any time outside in the weather yet, but as far as glues go, I don't care for how runny the Titebond III is. the II was easier to work with.

My overall preference is for the gorilla glue. I like the expansive nature of it.

Re: question on glue for langstroth bodies

i never know what to use soo i shoot a staple in each finger joint as well as a brad nail. all on both sides. i also use elmers and titebond II and III. then i finish up the corners with that drywall cornering metal which is screwed in with redhead coated screws. i cant seem to keep bees but man those boxes are rock solid !!!!!!!!!!!